COVID-19 - The latest news, research and developments on the COVID-19 outbreak for physicians.

SBCMS COVID-19 Resources:

TAKE ACTION

RE-OPENING YOUR PRACTICE

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

Inland Counties Emergency Medical Agency (ICEMA) | PPE Resource Request form submit via email, ICEMADutyOfficer@cao.sbcounty.gov, or via fax, (909) 388-5825
PPE Direct (vetted resource): Product Information | Order Online

PHYSICIAN SELF-CARE

FREE Peer Support Coaching through CMA Care 4 Caregiver: Get Free Coaching | Become a Volunteer Coach
Physicians' and Dentists' Confidential Helpline: Southern California (213) 383-2691 - Northern California (650) 756-7787
COVID-19 Stress & Coping Resources (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
COVID-19 Mental and Behavioral Health Resources (Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response)
Taking Care of Your Behavioral Health: Tips for Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation During an Infectious Disease Outbreak (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
Mitigate Absenteeism by Protecting Healthcare Workers’ Psychological Health and Well-being during the COVID-19 Pandemic (FEMA’s Federal Healthcare Resilience Task Force)
Disaster Distress Helpline (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
Skills for Psychological Recovery On-line Training (The National Child Traumatic Stress Network)

LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY CHANGES

Latest COVID-19 News from CMA

Friday, December 22, 2023

Medi-Cal now covering Merck's commercial COVID-19 antiviral Lagevrio

DHCS recently announced that Merck’s new commercial Lagevrio (molnupiravir) COVID-19 anti-viral drug is now a covered Medi-Cal Rx benefit.
Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Los Angeles psychiatrist George Fouras, M.D., elected vice speaker of the CMA House of Delegates

Los Angeles psychiatrist George Fouras, M.D., was newly elected as vice speaker of the California Medical Association (CMA) House of Delegates at the association’s annual meeting this past weekend. He will join Speaker Jack Chou, M.D. , on the dais to lead delegates as they shepherd resolutions into successful policy.
Tuesday, October 17, 2023

DHCS system issue caused erroneous denials of four COVID-19 vaccine admin codes

CMA has been made aware of a DHCS system issue that caused erroneous denials for four COVID-19 vaccine administration codes approved for use on April 18, 2023. The system issue affected all claims submitted with these four codes. DHCS updated its system at the end of September 2023 and advised that an Erroneous Payment Correction (EPC) will be implemented to automatically reprocess the claims that erroneously denied with RAD Code 0037. CMA is waiting to hear back from DHCS on the timing o...